About this episode

This episode explores the journey of rediscovering one's authentic self after years of people pleasing.

Have you ever had the feeling that you’ve been living as a version of yourself that doesn’t quite feel true? In this episode of Living Unmasked , we explore one of the most powerful questions in personal growth: Who am I without the mask? For many of us, the roles we learned early in life—being the strong one, the helper, the achiever, or the one who keeps everyone happy—slowly become our identity. Over time we adapt, perform, and people-please until we lose touch with our authentic self. In this conversation, therapist and coach Marybeth Hrim explores what happens when the mask we’ve been wearing no longer fits. Through reflection, personal insight, and psychological understanding, this episode looks at: • Why we develop emotional “masks” • How people-pleasing disconnects us from our true self • The moment many people experience when the mask stops working • Learning to rediscover your authentic voice • What it means to live honestly and authentically in midlife This episode is part of the Living Unmasked series , a journey into emotional awareness, self-discovery, and the courage to live as your real self. If this conversation resonates with you, be sure to subscribe to the…

People in this episode

Host: Marybeth Hrim

Topics covered

• authentic self
• people pleasing
• personal growth
• emotional awareness
• self-discovery
• midlife

Keywords

• authentic self
• self-discovery
• people pleasing
• emotional healing
• personal growth
• midlife
• emotional awareness

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